- Checks room daily for adequate stock necessary to facilitate continuous exam flow to maintain appropriate inventory levels and supply lists
- Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication contraindications, patient risk for reaction to medications, patient history, laboratory results, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts
- Provides information to patients, health care providers, students and the public concerning the role and responsibilities of individuals in the profession
- Performs high quality imaging procedures: determines technical exposure factors, identifies and removes artifact producing objects, and utilizes shielding devices to protect the patient, self and others
- Recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting radiologist
- Expert knowledge of information management systems: demonstrates systems functionalities, accurately performs functions independently and serves as a resource to others
- Accurately and independently performs procedures, identifies and resolves issues
- Applies patient safety principles during all aspects of radiographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients
- Positions self in challenging situations and responds with confidence, professionalism, and accuracy in the face of multiple demands and shifting priorities
- Maintains positive lines of communication with radiologists, leadership, nursing, peers, staff and others
- Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program
- Radiography ARRT- R.T. (R-ARRT) certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists
- Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification (CMRT) issued by the Texas Medical Board.
- Three (3) years of Radiology experience
- Knowledge of Radiology physics and procedures
- Understanding of Radiology principles that are developmentally appropriate for ages 0 - adulthood
- Ability to operate all required equipment including troubleshooting when necessary of the equipment, including automated processors, copying/digitizing film equipment, R.I.S., and PACS
- Knowledge of basic life support and medical terminology
- Ability to be courteous and supportive in dealing with patients, parents, nursing, faculty, administrative and departmental personnel so that excellent customer service and positive guest relations are achieved
- Must honor confidentiality
- Ability to independently scan patients by following the established protocols
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills
- Bilingual skills are preferred
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Radiology Specialist - Houston, United States - Texas Children's Hospital
Description
Job SummaryWe are searching for a Radiology Specialist - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting.
In this position, you'll be responsible for routine and specialized radiographic procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists.
You'll be required to integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
You must demonstrate a detailed understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. You must possess, utilize, maintain and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients and others. You will serve as a liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support team.As members of the health care team, you must participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess your professional performance.
Lastly, you are responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and providing training, education and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff and others.
Think you've got what it takes?Responsibilities
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world.
When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston.
We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world.
Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of more than 14,000 dedicated team members, visit You can also learn more about our amazing culture at At Texas Children's Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization.
We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.
Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
